Question

Distinguish between the following:

Exothermic and Endothermic reaction.

Answer 1

Exothermic reaction	Endothermic reaction
1. The reaction in which heat is evolved is called an exothermic reaction.	1. The reaction in which heat is absorbed is called an endothermic reaction.
2. The evolution of heat leads to a rise in the temperature of the solution.	2. The absorption of heat leads to a fall in the temperature of the solution.